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Penn State Extension offers live webinar canning classes

By News Desk on May 28, 2022

Whether it was the extra time at home because of the pandemic, DIY trends or rising grocery prices, there has been an increase in home food preservation.

The benefits of home food preservation include storing …
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Suspected botulism death prompts warning about home-canned food

By News Desk on April 27, 2022

Public health officials in Washington state are urging people to practice safe procedures for home canning after a man died during the weekend.

The man, from Grays Harbor County, was between 55 and 65 years…
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Studies stress botulism education in Romania and Italy

By News Desk on September 26, 2021

Two studies in different European countries have both emphasized the need to improve consumer awareness and education to prevent botulism.

The first study looked at epidemiological data on foodborne botulism in Western Romania over the…
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Researchers look at 60 years of botulism data in Ukraine

By News Desk on August 5, 2021

Eliminating foodborne botulism in Ukraine will only be possible with an end to home canning and state control of commercial canned products, according to a study.

Researchers assessed foodborne botulism in Ukraine from 1955 to…
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Alert in Colorado warns people to be aware of botulism risks; 5 sick

By News Desk on December 4, 2020

Public health officials in Colorado are warning the public to be aware of the dangers of foodborne botulism poisoning amid an investigation of several cases in the state.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment…
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STOP shines a light under the baskets and benches at farmers markets

By STOP Foodborne Illness on September 15, 2020
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Editor’s note: As part of our coverage of national Food Safety Education month we publish the following column from STOP Foodborne Illness.

This time of year food lovers’ enjoy one of their favorite traditions:…
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Safe methods for canning and garden produce preservation for novices

By Jonan Pilet on August 5, 2020
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If you’re anything like me, the COVID-19 pandemic has left you with a lot of extra time around the house. For me and many others, this has meant diving into hobbies such as gardening. …
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Health council wants law on ‘cottage’ foods clarified to protect the public

By Coral Beach on October 31, 2019

North Dakota health officials want state legislators to clarify rules about so-called cottage foods because of concerns about botulism poisoning.

The State Health Council, which includes two state senators, approved the proposed changes during a…
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Trends and advertising claims don’t mean countertop cookers are safe

By Coral Beach on May 20, 2019

If you’re considering picking up some of those electric pressure cookers at early summer garage sales thinking they’d be a handy, easy way to put up small batches of fresh produce for use next winter,…
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Boiling during home canning won’t prevent botulism poisoning

By Kelsey M. Mackin on July 16, 2018

People across the country are gearing up for home canning in efforts to preserve summer flavors for year-round enjoyment.

Consequently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now reminding the public that knowing how…
Continue Reading Boiling during home canning won’t prevent botulism poisoning

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